Lead Residential Plumbing Installer

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📍 Knoxville, Tennessee, United StatesFull Time

About this role

Is This You?

  • You take pride in building plumbing systems the right way.
  • You have a minimum of 4 years in a paid position as a residential service plumber.
  • You enjoy larger plumbing projects like water heaters, tankless systems, and whole house repipes — not just quick service calls.
  • You like walking away from a job knowing everything is clean, organized, and done right.
  • Your family comes first, and you want a career where your hard work provides for them.


We Respect the Trade

At The Plumbing Authority, we believe plumbing is a skilled profession that deserves respect.

Our installers are professionals who take pride in building plumbing systems the right way. We invest in the tools, training, and organization needed so our plumbers can focus on doing excellent work.

If you’re the type of plumber who enjoys solving installation challenges, taking ownership of your work, and leaving every job better than you found it, you’ll fit right in with our team.

Typical Install Projects

Our installation team focuses on completing larger residential plumbing projects including:

• Water heater installations
• Tankless water heater systems
• Whole house repipes
• Major plumbing system replacements
• Remodel plumbing installations

Our service department diagnoses and sells the work, allowing our installation team to focus on completing high-quality plumbing systems efficiently.


About The Plumbing Authority

Our company is growing and building a team of professionals who take pride in their craft and deliver a five-star experience for our customers. We are building the systems and team needed to be Knoxville's premier plumbing company. We are looking for skilled installers who want to grow with us.


Take a few minutes to watch the short video below to learn more about our story and what matters to us when bringing someone onto our team.

~ Bryan Dotson ~

Video — Why Licensed Plumbers and Character Are So Important
https://youtu.be/oJY3xEgKXNE

Why Install Plumbers Join Our Team

Earn up to $100,000+ per year

Up to 3 weeks paid holidays and vacation
(Plumbers need time with their families!)

Family-friendly schedule

Monday–Friday work week
Rotating Saturday on-call

We aim to have our plumbers heading home by 5pm 

Health care

Chiropractic care

401K

Paid training and licensing
(We invest in our plumbers and help them grow)

Company-provided tablet

Company-provided uniforms and cleaning

State-of-the-art tools and trucks

Company vehicle for lead plumbers

Bonuses, tools, and boot allowances

A family-friendly culture of respect, professionalism, and teamwork

Our installation plumbers focus on completing larger projects rather than running multiple small service calls each day.


About the Position

The Plumbing Authority is seeking a skilled Residential Plumbing Installer to join our growing installation team.

This position focuses on completing plumbing installation projects that have already been sold by our service department.

You will take ownership of completing plumbing installation projects efficiently while maintaining the high standards our customers expect.

The ideal candidate takes pride in clean installations, problem solving, and delivering work they stand behind.


What We’re Looking For

Minimum 4 years professional residential plumbing experience


Strong installation experience with:

  • Water heaters & Tankless systems
  • Gas
    Repipes
    Major plumbing installations

Professional and drug-free

Strong work ethic and pride in craftsmanship

Ability to work independently and complete jobs start-to-finish

Detail-oriented with a focus on clean, high-quality installations

Strong problem-solving ability when challenges arise on a job

TN driver's license with good driving record

Working knowledge of safe plumbing practices and local codes

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Commitment to delivering a five-star customer experience


This Job Is Not a Fit If

• You have less than 4 years being employed as a residential service plumber

  • You prefer running small service calls all day
    • You struggle working independently on larger projects
    • You cut corners instead of taking pride in your work

This position is for professional installers who take ownership of their craft.


Ready to Join a Team That Takes Pride in Their Work?

If you are an experienced plumber who enjoys building quality plumbing systems and being part of a growing company, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and let’s see if we might be a great fit to work together.

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Is the Lead Residential Plumbing Installer role at theplumbingauthority full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Lead Residential Plumbing Installer role in the Plumbers department at theplumbingauthority.
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